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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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