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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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