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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major 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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