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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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