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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing 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 gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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