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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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