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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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