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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines 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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