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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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