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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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