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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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