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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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