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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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