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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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