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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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