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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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