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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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