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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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