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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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