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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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