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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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