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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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