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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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