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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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