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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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