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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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