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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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