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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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