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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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