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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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