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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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