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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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