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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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