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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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