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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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