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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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