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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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