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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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