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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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