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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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