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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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