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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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