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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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