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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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