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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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