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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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