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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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