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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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