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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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