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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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