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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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