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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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