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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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