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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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