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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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