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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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