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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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