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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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