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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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