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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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