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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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