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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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