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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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