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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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