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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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