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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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