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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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