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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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