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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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