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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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