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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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