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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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