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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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