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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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