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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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