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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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