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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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