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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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