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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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