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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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