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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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