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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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