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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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