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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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