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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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