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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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