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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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