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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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