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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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