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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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