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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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