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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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