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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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