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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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