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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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