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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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