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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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