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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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