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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating 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 addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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