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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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