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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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