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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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