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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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