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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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