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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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