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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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