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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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