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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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