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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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