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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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