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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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