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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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