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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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