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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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