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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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