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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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