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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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