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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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