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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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