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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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