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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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