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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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