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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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