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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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