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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores 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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