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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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