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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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