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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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