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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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