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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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