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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. 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 massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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