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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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