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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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