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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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