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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes 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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