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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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