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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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