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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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