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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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