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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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