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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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