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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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