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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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