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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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