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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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