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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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