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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major 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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