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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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