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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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