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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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