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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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