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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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