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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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