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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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