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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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