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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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