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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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