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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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