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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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