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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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