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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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