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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the 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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