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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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