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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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