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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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