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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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