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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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