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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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