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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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