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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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