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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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