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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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