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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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