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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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