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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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