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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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