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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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