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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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