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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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