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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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