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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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