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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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