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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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