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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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