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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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