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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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