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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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