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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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