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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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