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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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