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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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