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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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