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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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