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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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