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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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