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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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