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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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