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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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