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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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