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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. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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