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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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