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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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