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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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