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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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