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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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