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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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