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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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