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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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