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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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