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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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