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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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