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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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