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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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