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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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