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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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