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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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