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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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