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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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