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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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