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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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