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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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