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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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