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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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