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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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