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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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