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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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