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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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