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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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