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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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