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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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