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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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