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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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