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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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