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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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