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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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