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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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