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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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