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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)