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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the 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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