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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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