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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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