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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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