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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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