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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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