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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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