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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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