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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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