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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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