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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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