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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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