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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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