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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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