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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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