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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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