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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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