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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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