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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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