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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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