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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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