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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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