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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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