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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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