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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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