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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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