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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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