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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes 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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