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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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