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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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