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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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