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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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