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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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