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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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