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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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