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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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