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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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