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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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