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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key 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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