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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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