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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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