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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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