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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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