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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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