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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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