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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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