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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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