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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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