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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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