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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data 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 topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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