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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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