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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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