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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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