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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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