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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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