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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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