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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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