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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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