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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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