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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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