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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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