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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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