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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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