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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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