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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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