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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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