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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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