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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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