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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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