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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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