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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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