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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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