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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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