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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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