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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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