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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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