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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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