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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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