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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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