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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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