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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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