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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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