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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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