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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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