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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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