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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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