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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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