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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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