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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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