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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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