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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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