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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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