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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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