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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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