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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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