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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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