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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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