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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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