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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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