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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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