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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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