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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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