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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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