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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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