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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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