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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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