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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. 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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