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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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