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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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