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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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