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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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