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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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