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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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