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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information 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 thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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