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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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