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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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