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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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