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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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