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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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