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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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