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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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