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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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