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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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