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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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