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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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