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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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