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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the 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 exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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