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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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