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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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