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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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