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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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