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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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