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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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