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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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