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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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