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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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