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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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