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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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