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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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