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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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