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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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