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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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