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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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