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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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