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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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