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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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