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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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