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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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