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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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