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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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