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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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