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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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