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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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