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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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