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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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