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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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