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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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