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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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