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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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