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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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