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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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