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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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