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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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