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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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