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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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