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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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