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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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