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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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