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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes 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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