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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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