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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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