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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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