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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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