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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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