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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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