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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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