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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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