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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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