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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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