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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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