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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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