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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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