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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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