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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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