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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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