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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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