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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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