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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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