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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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