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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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