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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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