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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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