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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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