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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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