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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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