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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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