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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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