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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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