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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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