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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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