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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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