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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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