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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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