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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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