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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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