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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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