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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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