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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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