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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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