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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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