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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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