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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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