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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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