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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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