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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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