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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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