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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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