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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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