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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 (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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