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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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