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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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