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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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