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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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