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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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