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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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