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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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