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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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