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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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