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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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