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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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