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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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