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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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