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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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