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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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