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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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