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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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