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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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