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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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