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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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