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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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