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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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