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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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