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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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