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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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