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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)