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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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