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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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