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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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