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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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