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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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