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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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