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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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