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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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