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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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