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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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