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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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