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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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