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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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