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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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