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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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