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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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