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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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