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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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