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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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