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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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