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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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