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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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