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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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