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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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