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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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