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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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