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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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