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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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