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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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